VDK play an important role: what will help the Directory of Landing Ships of the Russian Federation - The Economist

About it writes the British edition of The Economist. The last success - the destruction of the Tsar Kunikov landing ship - is the fourth in the last seven months. This Navy incident happened just two weeks after the sinking of another Russian warship - Ivanovets rocket boat. The Ukrainian military reported that Caesar Kunikov was attacked on the morning of February 14 off the coast of Crimea by Ukrainian Marine drone Magura V5.

This is the fourth vessel of the project 775 (NATO codification class), "either destroyed, or damaged" as a result of Ukrainian attacks over the last seven months. In August, "Olengorsky Gornyak" was attacked, in September - "Minsk", which was under repair in Sevastopol, and also destroyed the Kilo's submarine. In December, a successful attack was also attached to the fleet of the Novocherkassk boat. According to the publication, targeting large landing ships has a clear strategic goal.

They can carry up to 500 tons of cargo - for example, ten major combat tanks and 340 soldiers at a time. In addition, they have a Roll-on/Roll-Off design that allows them to unload cargoes much faster than ordinary ships. "If the Ukrainians managed to temporarily disable the Kerch Bridge that binds the mainland of Russia to Crimea," Rapuhs "could play a crucial role in the supply of Russian troops on the front.

would be transferred from the Northern or Baltic Fleets in the unlikely case if Turkey allowed them to enter the Black Sea, but they will be equally vulnerable to Ukrainian attacks, "the material reads. The publication emphasizes that the success of the Ukrainian operation is based on the use of Magura V5 marine drones. These drones, developed by the State Ukrainian Company "Special Technoexport", are an effective weapon capable of strikes at a considerable distance.

Their application demonstrates a high level of skill and technical advantage of Ukrainian armed forces in maritime operations. Caesar Kunikov's drowning is strategic, since landing ships in this class can carry large cargoes and play an important role in the supply of Russian troops in Crimea. Successful attacks on these ships weaken Russia's potential opportunities in the region and demonstrate Ukraine's determination to protect their interests.

One of the most important consequences of Ukraine's naval operation is the opening of a corridor for merchant ships that carry grain and other goods. This contributes to the economic development of the country and strengthens its position in the region. "Speaking at a press conference on February 14, after the news of Caesar Kunikov, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, said:" A few months ago, few people believed that it was possible.

But now grain exports from Ukraine are made even without an agreement with Russia. It speaks of the skill and competence of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, " - summarizes The Economist. Recall that the head of GUR Kirill Kirill Budanov stated that 5 drones of Magura destroyed the BDC" Caesar Kunikov "with military cargo. , the number of rescued ones will be known later, since the search and rescue operation of Russian troops continues.